Space
Celestial Events You Won’t Want To Miss This November
March 27, 2025, 12:53 pm EDT
Point your telescope toward the sky and catch a meteor shower and two planet appearances this November.
Scientists Identify Over 30,000 Near Earth Asteroids — How Likely Is Impact?
March 23, 2025, 11:29 pm EDT
What are the chances one of the now-identified 30,000 asteroids near earth could impact our planet?
The Aurora Guy Chases Spectacular Northern Lights
March 23, 2025, 11:26 pm EDT
Vincent Ledvina was a 4-year-old trick or treating in Minnesota the first time he saw the aurora borealis. Now, he shares his passion for them with the world.
Has the Moon Been Stealing Earth’s Water?
March 23, 2025, 11:22 pm EDT
A new study suggests the moon may have been taking water molecules from Earth every month when it passes through the tip of its magnetosphere.
Move Over, Tang: There's A New Space Salad On The Menu
March 23, 2025, 11:18 pm EDT
Researchers say they have found the perfect “space meal” for long-haul missions to Mars that includes fresh produce grown in space. For more information, visit this site .
NASA Wants To Take Nuclear Power To The Moon And Beyond
March 23, 2025, 11:14 pm EDT
The agency recently awarded three contracts to design a nuclear power system that could be used on the moon and, later, on Mars.
Plants Grown in Moon Soil for First Time Ever
March 23, 2025, 11:06 pm EDT
The research is considered a critical step in sending humans to deep space.
Harder Than Diamonds, The Extraterrestrial Origin Of Lonsdaleite
March 23, 2025, 10:59 pm EDT
Australian scientists believe they have figured out how Lonsdaleite, a substance harder than diamonds, was created.
Space Weather Can Disrupt Seasonal Migration For Birds
March 23, 2025, 10:57 pm EDT
It’s long been known that space weather affects things like how brilliant or far south the Aurora appears. But a new study shows that disruptions to Earth’s magnetic field from solar events are affecting the seasonal migrations of some birds. For read study, click here.
Rare ‘Factory Of Gold’ Event Creates Huge Mass Of Heavy Metals In The Universe
March 23, 2025, 10:47 pm EDT
A rare and massive explosion was detected by multiple telescopes last year. Now, scientists have a better understanding of this celestial event.